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Conservative dress codes will need to be adhered to when entering places of worship such as mosques (some mosques that are popular or historic will have robes available if you are not properly attired). Shoes must be removed when entering a mosque or temple

Thean Hou Temple

Set on a hill with commanding views over Kuala Lumpur, this six-tiered temple is a syncretic mix of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. The elaborate architecture marries modern techniques with traditional styles. Amongst the largest Chinese temples in South East Asia, it has been thronged with worshippers and tourists since opening in 1989. As well as Thean Hou, the Heavenly Mother, its principal deities are Guan Yin. the Goddess of Mercy, and Shui Wei Sheng Niang, the Goddess of the Waterfront.